Tomorrow morning at 6:15 AM I will be on my way to Montreal. This morning, I was able to confirm my reservation and even print my boarding pass. Thus, I will only have to get a cab to the airport and get on the plane. Even though the coming night will be brief, I am looking forward to the workshop on Sunday and to see Montreal. I will stay at a hostel that is (almost) right next to the conference hotel---given that they have not lost my reservation. I guess I should better confirm that today. Anyways, I will take some pictures and post them here.

Once I am back, I will also try to answer your questions regarding Canada.